Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GDL 34: John vs Orion
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Bader tries to move into range but Luff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Bader closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luff misses with some punches.
Luff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bader effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Bader manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Luff postures up.
Bader wants to sweep here but Luff controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bader is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luff is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bader can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Luff controls the pace.
Bader has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Bader looking for a guillotine here but Luff defends easily.
Luff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Luff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Luff avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Luff was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bader.
Luff scores with a hook.
Luff lands a head shot.#T2#
A jab from Luff does it's job there.
Luff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luff looks to throw the jab but Bader is out of range.
Luff works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Luff misses with a double jab.
Bader will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Luff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luff missing with a left hand there. Bader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bader drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bader throws a counter combo.
Bader tries to move into range but Luff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luff misses the shot to the body.
Bader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bader looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luff was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandon Luff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bader.
Bader fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Luff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Luff cracks Bader with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bader ducks under a wild hook from Luff.
Bader throws a series of strikes that have Luff backpedaling.
Bader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bader needs to keep his hands up - Luff had a free shot at his head there.
Brandon Luff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luff misses with a hook. Bader ducked under it nicely.
Bader with the counter takedown but Luff avoids it easily.
A cross from Luff lands.
Luff throws a hook but Bader avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bader shoots for a takedown but Luff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Luff misses with a looping right.
Bader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luff pinned against the cage. Luff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been informed that Bader has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Luff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bader fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bader moves into the clinch successfully.
Luff throws a punch but it's blocked by Bader.
Bader keeps control of Luff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bader's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Luff dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Luff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luff looks to land a left hand but Bader moved out of range nicely.
Luff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luff misses with a straight right.
Luff misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Bader counters by clinching up.
Luff throws a punch but it's blocked by Bader.
Luff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luff misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bader manages to break the clinch.
Bader tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luff defends well and Bader ends up having to push Luff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luff scores with a nice head shot.
Bader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luff throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader tries to clinch but Luff moves out of range.
Luff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bader is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bader.
Luff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bader sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bader moves out of range as Luff strikes.
Luff missing with a left hand there. Bader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bader fails to land the takedown.
Luff throws a good cross that connects.
Bader tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luff defends well and Bader ends up having to push Luff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandon Luff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bader.
A big right from Luff misses.
Luff misses the shot to the body.
Bader shoots in but no luck this time.
Luff throws a right and a left that Bader avoids nicely.
Luff looks to land a combination but Bader avoids it well.
Luff throws a jab but it's blocked by Bader.
Luff tries to bum rush Bader with a series of wild strikes but Bader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Luff misses the target.
Luff sizes up Bader with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Luff lands a really nice looking cross but Bader seems unphased.
Luff throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Luff does it's job there.
Bader slips under a jab.
Bader is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luff misses with a looping left.
Bader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luff.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Luff.
A shot to the liver by Luff. Beautiful body shot.
Luff misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Bader instigates a clinch.
Luff has a couple of punches blocked by Bader.
A head punch on the inside from Luff fails to land.
Luff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luff prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Bader blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Bader pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bader is on top in guard. #REVB#
Luff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bader trying to control but Luff is working from the bottom.
Bader trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luff wants to sweep here but Bader controlling him for the moment.
Bader trying to control the position from guard on top but Luff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bader is fighting to break Luff's control of his arms but Luff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bader advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bader is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Luff is just riding it out for now. Bader eventually gives up the hold.
Luff is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Luff dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Luff stuffs the takedown.
Bader tries a low kick but Luff avoids it.
Luff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bader tries to clinch but Luff is having none of it.
Luff cracks Bader with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luff lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bader at a distance.
Bader wants to clinch.
Luff appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brandon Luff is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bader rushes Luff and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bader jumps guard but Luff stands there with Bader around his waist. Bader gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Bader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luff fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Bader shoots in looking for a takedown. Luff tries to sprawl out of it but Bader keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandon Luff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Bader.
Luff throws a big shot that misses.
Bader is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A swing and a miss from Luff.
A countering left hand to the body from Bader misses.
Bader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bader.
Luff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bader can do to turn this around?
A jab lands there for Luff.
Luff lands a jab to the nose.
Bader tries to work over Luff's front leg with a kick but Luff checks it.
Luff throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Luff. That snapped Bader's head back.
Bader fails with the takedown
and Luff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bader fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
A big left from Luff misses.
Luff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luff smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bader has his takedown stuffed
enabling Luff to counter with a crisp jab.
Bader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luff misses with a straight left.
Luff scores with a jab to the body.
Luff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bader dives in for a single leg takedown but Luff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bader shoots in for a double leg but Luff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandon Luff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Luff digs a good hook to Bader's body.
Luff jabs Bader to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luff connects with a looping right hand.
Luff jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Luff lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bader can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Luff and Bader drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Luff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Luff!
Brandon Luff decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GDL 34: John vs Orion
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1##CL#
Corleone clinches.
Corleone misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikolic is defending well for now.
Nikolic has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone.
Corleone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolic avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikolic.
Corleone crunches a lovely knee into Nikolic's ribcage.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikolic is defending well for now.
Corleone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikolic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nikolic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Corleone is looking to get back to is feet but Nikolic passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikolic slows the pace down.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nikolic on the ground.#T1#
Nikolic throws a strike aimed at the side of Corleone's head but Corleone avoids it well.
Nikolic trying to control the position but Corleone is working away.
Nikolic tries to move to mount but Corleone blocks the move with his legs.
Sloppy strikes there by Nikolic.
Nikolic tries to move to mount but Corleone blocks the move with his legs.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet but Nikolic drags him back down.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Corleone tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Nikolic trying to control but Corleone is having none of it.
Corleone really wants to buck Nikolic off and get back to his feet.
Nikolic thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
My spies in Pure Adrenaline Wrestling inform me that Nikolic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Corleone is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #T3#
Corleone wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nikolic.
Nikolic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nikolic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Nikolic is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nice sprawl there from Corleone as Nikolic shoots in.#CL#
Corleone forces Nikolic back against the cage and clinches.
Nikolic is trying to pull guard but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Nikolic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Nikolic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Corleone is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nikolic to the mat. Nikolic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#T4#
Corleone scoring with some ground and pound.
Corleone throws a strike but Nikolic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Nikolic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Corleone gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikolic avoids it.#TD2#
Nikolic pulls guard successfully.
Corleone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikolic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nikolic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikolic has momentary wrist control but Corleone slips an elbow through the middle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nikolic is on top in guard. #REVB#
Corleone wants to stand but Nikolic is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vito Corleone will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Corleone moves into the clinch.
Corleone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone has a couple of punches blocked by Nikolic.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Corleone as Nikolic tries to tie him up.
Nikolic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Corleone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Nikolic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Corleone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nikolic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nikolic prevents a body shot from Corleone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone prevents Nikolic from breaking the clinch.
Nikolic is trying to pull guard but Corleone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but Nikolic blocks with his arms.
Corleone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nikolic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nikolic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Corleone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vito Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torg Nikolic.#T1#
Corleone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nikolic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Corleone tries to keep at a distance but Nikolic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nikolic wants to stall.
Corleone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nikolic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Corleone to keep the fight standing.
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikolic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nikolic blocks a body shot from Corleone.
Corleone prevents Nikolic from breaking the clinch.
Nikolic tries to pull guard but Corleone holds him up against the cage and eventually Nikolic drops back down to his feet.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corleone misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Nikolic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nikolic wants to break free but Corleone has control.
Nikolic avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Nikolic manages to break the clinch.
Nikolic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone.
Corleone is looking to clinch.
Corleone ducks right into an uppercut from Nikolic.
Corleone tries to clinch up but Nikolic circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Corleone darts in and clinches Nikolic up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Corleone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Torg Nikolic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nikolic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Corleone's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES2#
Nikolic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Corleone is on him like a limpet, forcing Nikolic back against the cage.
Corleone lands a knee to the body. #TD2#
Nikolic jumps guard and drags Corleone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Corleone landing with the ground and pound.
Nikolic is breathing heavily.
Corleone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#
Nikolic is rocked!
Corleone throws an elbow that misses. Nikolic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corleone's guard. Nice move by Nikolic!#REVB#
Nikolic trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nikolic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Corleone is trying to buck Nikolic off.
Nikolic misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Corleone is not content to let Nikolic control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torg Nikolic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corleone swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikolic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corleone tries to work over Nikolic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Nikolic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vito Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Corleone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nikolic blocks a body shot from Corleone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone misses with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Corleone has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nikolic is looking to break free of the clinch but Corleone has double underhooks.
Corleone gets underhooks to prevent Nikolic's takedown attempt.
Nikolic tries to score a body lock takedown but Corleone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Nikolic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Corleone clinches up against the cage.
Nikolic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corleone walks away with a smile on his face. Nikolic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vito Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torg Nikolic.
Nikolic missing with a left hand there. Corleone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corleone wants to clinch up but Nikolic keeps it at a distance.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Corleone clinches up against the cage.
Nikolic jumps guard but Corleone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nikolic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Corleone uses from the top position.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone landing with the ground and pound.
Nikolic is still in real trouble! Can Corleone finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Torg Nikolic has been cut.
Nikolic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corleone stands up over Nikolic, holding on to his feet. Corleone throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Nikolic is out cold! Corleone lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!

Event: FFS 5: Palatka
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaiser tries to clinch there but Artucan circles away.

Kaiser gets a clinch.
Artucan tries a body shot but Kaiser blocks it.
Artucan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Artucan stalling in the clinch.
Kaiser tries to score a body lock takedown but Artucan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Artucan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kaiser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artucan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaiser.
Kaiser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Artucan avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artucan lands a jab.

It looks like Koba Kaiser has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artucan lands a right hook to the body.
Kaiser misses with a head kick.
Artucan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Kaiser is rocked!
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Artucan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koba Kaiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Artucan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artucan digs a right hand into Kaiser's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaiser's gas tank.

Kaiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaiser fails in his attempt to clinch.
Artucan steps in with a hook that catches Kaiser right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Artucan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Kaiser looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deaglan Artucan!

Event: Medieval Combat 1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Hazardous closes the distance and clinches up with Kidd, looking for a takedown. Hazardous pushes Kidd against the cage but Kidd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hazardous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kidd.#TD2#
Hazardous feints and as Kidd raises his hands in defense, Hazardous changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kidd pulls Hazardous in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazardous from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kidd trying to control the position.
Hazardous must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazardous won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
Kidd seems keen to control Hazardous's posture.
Hazardous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kidd is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kidd wants to clinch but Hazardous slips to the side#TD2#
and Hazardous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kidd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kidd.
Hazardous is fighting to break Kidd's control of his arms but Kidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidd holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kidd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kidd managing to control the position.
Kidd wants to sweep here but Hazardous controlling him for the moment.
Hazardous is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazardous manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Hazardous keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Kidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hazardous trying to control the position.
Kidd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hazardous is trying to maintain the position but Kidd is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Kidd is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hazardous can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kidd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hazardous is defending against the submission attempts here by Kidd.
Kidd thows a huge punch but Hazardous dodges it nicely.
Kidd not doing much here.
Hazardous wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kidd wants to work for an arm triangle but Hazardous is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hazardous tries to get to full guard but Kidd has control of the leg.
Kidd drops an elbow to the side of Hazardous's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prince Hazardous will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kidd closes the distance and clinches up with Hazardous, looking for a takedown. Kidd pushes Hazardous against the cage but Hazardous circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevie Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hazardous as he jumps to the side.
Hazardous throws a leg kick but Kidd sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Kidd feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hazardous really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kidd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hazardous has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hazardous looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kidd is one step ahead there.
Kidd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazardous keeping moving, preventing Kidd from controlling successfully.
Hazardous is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Kidd passes Hazardous's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kidd is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hazardous!
Kidd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kidd controlling from mount. #SUB#
Hazardous defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kidd. #SUB#
Kidd is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hazardous is surviving well by controlling Kidd's body position as best he can.
Kidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazardous is looking to escape.
Hazardous is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Hazardous has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Kidd wants to control the pace but Hazardous is squirming around nicely.
Hazardous is looking to improve his position but Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kidd has hold of Hazardous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazardous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kidd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hazardous is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kidd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB#
Kidd has hold of Hazardous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazardous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hazardous taking shots to the head.
Kidd trying to control but Hazardous is having none of it. #SUB#
Kidd looking to secure an arm triangle but Hazardous defends it well.
Hazardous is squirming around, avoiding Kidd's attempts to control the action.
Kidd is really struggling to control Hazardous but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4##SUB#
Kidd wants to finish this one by submission but Hazardous is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kidd. #SUB#
Kidd has hold of Hazardous's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazardous manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kidd tries to control but Hazardous wriggling away.
Hazardous tries to hold on but Kidd pushes him away.
Kidd tries to control but Hazardous wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazardous is looking to improve his position but Kidd isn't that keen on the idea.
Hazardous is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Kidd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kidd fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Hazardous counters with a shoot takedown. Kidd fights it but they end up in guard.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazardous can do to turn this around?
Kidd controlling Hazardous's posture.
Hazardous controlling from the top position.
Kidd wants to sweep here but Hazardous controlling him for the moment.
Kidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hazardous manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kidd being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Kidd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hazardous looking for a sweep. Not yet Hazardous, not yet.
Kidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazardous swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazardous is pulling down on Kidd's head. It's preventing any offense from Kidd, at least for the moment.
Kidd trying to control but Hazardous is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kidd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hazardous is trying to keep Kidd in close.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Hazardous keeps moving.
Kidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hazardous is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kidd tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Hazardous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kidd gets full guard.#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kidd holds on and takes a little breather.
Hazardous trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kidd is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kidd stays in close to Hazardous's body and controls the position.
Kidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazardous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kidd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hazardous has control of Kidd's left arm, preventing Kidd from doing any damage.
Kidd passes into half guard. #T4#
Kidd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hazardous is trying to maintain the position but Kidd is very close to passing his half guard.
Kidd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hazardous does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kidd is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hazardous wants to improve his position but Kidd is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kidd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Prince Hazardous.
I think Hazardous has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince Hazardous!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Prince Hazardous made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Nedman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Costune paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Costune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Costune keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costune shoots in and drives through. Nedman sprawls well.
Nedman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Costune counters by clinching up.
Nedman is looking to break free of the clinch but Costune has double underhooks.
Costune wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Costune. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Costune leaning against his opponent.
Nedman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedman is looking to control Costune's arms but Costune gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nedman has his back to the cage.
Nedman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Costune manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Costune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Costune bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nedman's guard. #REVR#
Nedman trying to control the position.
Nedman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Costune manages to pass to side control.
Costune lands with a punch from half guard.
Costune trying to control the pace.
Nedman is looking to control Costune's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nedman avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB2#
Nedman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nedman wants to control the action here but instead Costune manages to pass to full mount!
Costune takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Costune has control of Nedman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nedman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nedman tries to hold on but Costune postures up.#T3#
Costune controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nedman has left one of his arms exposed and Costune doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Nedman screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Costune!
A victorious DJ Costune thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RC6 Carver vs Reyes
Date: Apr 21, 2020

#R1#
Wright on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Conger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright cracks the inside of Conger's front leg.
Conger misses with a two punch combination.
Conger lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright shoots and misses
and Conger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Conger scores with a decent looking hook.
Conger dips to his left and cracks Wright with an uppercut!
Wright throws a series of punches but Conger avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by Conger's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright looks for a takedown but Conger sprawls well.
Conger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wright should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Conger connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Wright looks winded!
Conger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright wants to counter with a clinch but Conger pushes him away.#T1#
Wright tries for a takedown but Conger circles away easily
and Conger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bobby Conger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Wright.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Conger has knocked Wright down with a huge combo! Conger steps away and waves a wobbly Wright back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Frank Wright has been cut.
Bobby Conger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright darts in trying to clinch
and Conger counters with a nice body shot.
Donk. Conger catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright walks straight into a right hand from Conger - that's dropped him! Conger jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Wright from any more punishment! Wright complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Conger!

Event: RC6 Carver vs Reyes
Date: Apr 21, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Jomoney gets a takedown into half guard.
Dibenetti flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dibenetti wants to get back to full guard.
Jomoney content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jomoney lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jomoney in particular looking to stall.
Dibenetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jomoney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dibenetti is trying to maintain the position but Jomoney is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dibenetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jomoney lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Jomoney.
Dibenetti has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jomoney is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jomoney in particular looking to stall.
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jomoney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dibenetti tries to get to full guard but Jomoney has control of the leg.
Dibenetti is trying to stand back up but Jomoney is controlling him
Jomoney scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jomoney is thwarting Dibenetti's attempts to control the position.
Jomoney slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Jomoney lands with a punch from half guard.
Jomoney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dibenetti tries to roll over but Jomoney keeps him under control.
Jomoney lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Jomoney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dibenetti taking some punishment here, with Jomoney in his half guard. #T3#
Nice strikes from Jomoney there.
Nice strikes from Jomoney there.
Jomoney is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jomoney drops an elbow to the side of Dibenetti's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jomoney connects with a nice short shot to Dibenetti's temple.
Jomoney working over Dibenetti with some ground and pound. Dibenetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jomoney is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dibenetti is looking for a sweep. Jomoney is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jomoney seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dibenetti wants to get back to full guard.
Jomoney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dibenetti won't allow Jomoney to pass to mount. #T4#
Jomoney working the head and body with strikes.
Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dibenetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jomoney looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dibenetti wants to control but Jomoney is keeping busy.
Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jomoney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dibenetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jomoney looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dibenetti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dibenetti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jomoney lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dibenetti keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jomoney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jomoney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Jomoney dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dibenetti.
Dibenetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jomoney.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jomoney.
Dibenetti is looking to regain half guard here but Jomoney keeps moving and retains side control.
Jomoney working the ground and pound.
Jomoney creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jomoney lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jomoney cracks Dibenetti with a big right hand but Dibenetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibenetti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jomoney connects with a decent elbow.
Dibenetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jomoney working the head and body with strikes.
Jomoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dibenetti is looking to reverse the position.
Dibenetti is trying to work for a sweep but Jomoney has mounted him!#T1#
Jomoney raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jomoney raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dibenetti is trying to escape the mount.
Jomoney landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Dibenetti is rocked!
Jomoney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Dibenetti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jomoney postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dibenetti looks a forlorn figure.
Jomoney controlling the position easily from mount.
Dibenetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Jomoney landing punches.
Jomoney controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Jomoney.#T2#
A nice elbow there by Jomoney.
Dibenetti working to try and regain half guard.
Jomoney working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney working the ground and pound effectively.
Jomoney scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dibenetti?
Dibenetti wants to hold on but Jomoney pushes him away.
Jomoney has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dibenetti's face.
Jomoney controlling his opponent.
Dibenetti tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Jomoney is landing with some decent strikes but Dibenetti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dibenetti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jomoney wants to control the pace but Dibenetti is squirming around nicely.
Jomoney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jomoney with a couple of short strikes.
Jomoney lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jomoney breaks from Dibenetti's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jomoney scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dibenetti?
Dibenetti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jomoney punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jomoney has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jomoney postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dibenetti out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Jomoney goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!

Event: RC6 Carver vs Reyes
Date: Apr 21, 2020

#R1#
Helpmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitman.
Helpmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Helpmann lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
The Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helpmann connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hitman's hands.
Some wild striking there from Hitman.
The fighters circle momentarily. Helpmann darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Helpmann lands a nice looking body shot.
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helpmann.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Helpmann with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hitman.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitman stalks Helpmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Helpmann's face. Helpmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman stuns Helpmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitman tries to land a leg kick but Helpmann saw it coming and moves away.
Helpmann is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitman. Helpmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Helpmann's corner calls for a 1-2. Helpmann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Helpmann getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitman has time to react.
Helpmann is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Helpmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Hitman looks to land a right hand but Helpmann moved out of range.
Hitman looks winded!
Hitman throws a head kick but Helpmann moves out of range.
Helpmann swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Helpmann stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Helpmann with a nice cross.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Helpmann. That snapped Hitman's head back.
Hitman throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A left and a right from Helpmann both land. Nice combination.
Helpmann lands a body shot.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Hitman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Helpmann stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Helpmann displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab by Helpmann.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hitman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Helpmann connects with a jab.
Hitman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hitman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Helpmann scores with a body shot.
Helpmann lands with a nice combination. Hitman backs away looking to recover.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Hitman is rocked!
Hitman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Helpmann bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hitman is still on wobbly legs! Can Helpmann finish him?
Helpmann digs a good body shot into Hitman's ribs.
Hitman seems to have recovered his senses.
Helpmann thuds his right hand into Hitman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Helpmann lands with a shot to the body.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitman at a distance.
Hitman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Helpmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice combination there by Helpmann. #CUT#
It looks like The Hitman has been cut.
Helpmann thuds a left hand into Hitman's body.
Helpmann goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
Hitman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hitman throws a lazy uppercut
and Helpmann counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Helpmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hitman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Helpmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hitman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hitman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hitman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helpmann lands a jab to the nose.
Hitman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Helpmann.
Helpmann dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Helpmann counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hitman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Helpmann has got the better of the exchanges.
Hitman missing with a left hand there. Helpmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann avoids the body shot from Hitman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Helpmann.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Helpmann connects with the punch.
Hitman misses with a straight right.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back. #T1#
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A right-left combo lands from Helpmann.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Helpmann scores with the left hand. Hitman knows he should have avoided that one.
Hitman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Helpmann uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitman has time to react.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Hitman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Helpmann scores with a four punch combination!
Hitman throws a poor cross that misses
and Helpmann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Helpmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitman. #T2#
Helpmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hitman moves forwards but Helpmann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Helpmann lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitman off the cage and back into range.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Helpmann connects with a single shot there.
Helpmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitman drops his hands momentarily and Helpmann takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Hitman takes one to the chin there.
Hitman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hitman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A cross from Helpmann lands.
Helpmann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitman. Hitman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Helpmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Hitman swinging wildly here.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Helpmann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Helpmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitman on the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Helpmann as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman takes one to the side of the head.
Helpmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Helpmann works the jab nicely.
Helpmann lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitman throws a body punch but Helpmann moves out of range.
Robert Helpmann is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Hitman walks into a straight right hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hitman under the eye.
Hitman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Helpmann to score with a decent uppercut.
Hitman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Helpmann scores with a nice head shot.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Helpmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitman throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Helpmann. Beautiful body shot.
Helpmann scores with a jab to the jaw.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Hitman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Helpmann connects with a right hand. Hitman shakes it off.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitman walks into a jab.
Hitman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Helpmann circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Helpmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Helpmann jabs Hitman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Helpmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Helpmann - just one landing.
Helpmann jabs Hitman right on the nose. Hitman blinks but takes it well.
Helpmann lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitman's head.
Nice shot by Helpmann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helpmann moves out of range of the body kick from Hitman.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Helpmann is out of range.
A jab from Helpmann does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Hitman misses with a shot to the body
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitman misses with an uppercut. Helpmann saw that one coming.
Helpmann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hitman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
A lazy left from Helpmann finds it's target.
Hitman throws a nice looking combination but Helpmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helpmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitman can do to turn this around?
Hitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Helpmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hitman walks into a left hand.
Helpmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitman's head backwards.
Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Helpmann ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Helpmann scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Helpmann.
Hitman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Helpmann slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
Helpmann lands with a good body shot.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Helpmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Helpmann lands an overhand right.
Helpmann lands a slapping body shot.
Helpmann lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hitman misses with a lunging right hand
and Helpmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Helpmann catches Hitman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Helpmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann cracks Hitman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Helpmann coming out on top.
Helpmann with a jab.
Helpmann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Helpmann digs a good hook to Hitman's body.
Decent striking displayed by Helpmann there.
Robert Helpmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Hitman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Helpmann jabs at Hitman's body.
Helpmann throws a shot to the body.
Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helpmann.
Helpmann scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Helpmann scores with a decent looking hook.
A left lands for Helpmann.
Helpmann fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitman needs to keep his hands up - Helpmann had a free shot at his head there.
Helpmann lands a nice hook to Hitman's body. Hitman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Helpmann connects with a body shot that sends Hitman's belly button to the back.
Hitman walks into a stiff left hand from Helpmann.
Helpmann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
Helpmann works Hitman's body with a nice hook.
Hitman throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Helpmann connects with a looping right hand.
Helpmann scores with a jab. Hitman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Helpmann clobbers Hitman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Helpmann lands a nice shot that snaps Hitman's head back.
Helpmann scores with a shot to the body.
Helpmann throws a good cross that connects.
Left hook, right uppercut from Helpmann.
Hitman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helpmann lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitman ducks right into an uppercut from Helpmann.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hitman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hitman takes one on the button.
Hitman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Helpmann lands a jab to Hitman's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Helpmann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Helpmann has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Helpmann!
Robert Helpmann tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The Hitman was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you everyone for supporting RSC!'.

Event: GDL 26 : Bob vs Bates
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Nikolic throws a combination that misses
and Jake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jake swats away the attempt to clinch by Nikolic.
Nikolic fails with the takedown#KD#
and Jake counters with a nice right hand that sends Nikolic toppling to the canvas! Nikolic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jake finish him?!#ROC#
Nikolic is rocked!
Nikolic misses with a double jab
and Jake counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karamel Jake!

Event: GDL 26 : Bob vs Bates
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Bader takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Gomez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bader sprawling to the canvas! Bader rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gomez finish him?! #ROC2#
Bader is rocked!
Bader is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bader gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gomez points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bader wakes up just in time to hear Gomez thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tonny Gomez!
A relieved looking Tonny Gomez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RRFC 35: Weeks vs Foley
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Tiggs lands with a nice combination. Law backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Keith Law has been cut.
Tiggs scores with a shot to the body.
Law throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tiggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Law swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Law misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiggs tries a quick counter leg kick but Law is wise to it.
Tiggs fakes the leg kick and cracks Law in the body.
Tiggs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tiggs duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law walks into a stiff left hand from Tiggs.
Law throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Tiggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Law! Tiggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Law to his feet! Law is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Law is rocked!
Law blocks a head kick by Tiggs.
Law takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Keith Law's cut is getting worse.
Law falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiggs counters with a crisp right that sends Law to the canvas! Tiggs follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Tiggs!

Event: Openweight MMA 8
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Wall stuffs the takedown attempt from Havoc. Havoc gets slowly back to his feet.
Wall staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Havoc. #CUT#
It looks like Kingston Wall has been cut.
Wall lands with a shot to the body.
Havoc misses with a combination
and Wall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Havoc thinking.
Wall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Havoc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Wall counters with a crisp one two that drops Havoc! Wall thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Havoc to his feet! Havoc is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Havoc is rocked!
Havoc is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Havoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wall connects with a body shot.
Wall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Havoc throws a big counter combination but Wall scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Havoc walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Wall swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kingston Wall!

Event: Rural Champion 3
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Hitman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Perkele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitman with a body shot.
Hitman misses with a combination #CL2#
and Perkele counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perkele has Hitman pressed against the cage.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitman is trying to break free.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Hitman's ribcage. Hitman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hitman is breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Hitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Perkele. #CUT2#
It looks like The Hitman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele stalling against the cage.
Hitman being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele. #T2#
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Hitman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.
Perkele slowing the pace effectively.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkele cracks Hitman with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Perkele.
Perkele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitman.#T3#
Perkele scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele leaning his opponent against the cage.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitmans head.
Perkele cracks Hitman with a nice body shot.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitmans head.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Hitman with a nice body shot.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Perkele.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Perkele jabs Hitman to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Hitman tries to keep at a distance but Perkele has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele stalling the fight.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele presses Hitman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Ispa Perkele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Perkele lands an uppercut.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.
Perkele is leaning against Hitman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Perkele.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Hitman's ribcage. Hitman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Hitman's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Hitman is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Oh Hitman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Perkele to work.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitman seems to have got his legs back now.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitman takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkele has Hitman pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands an uppercut.#T3#
Perkele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitman or not.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele slows down the pace here.
Perkele has Hitman pushed against the cage.
Perkele receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele. #T4#
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Perkele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hitman up against the cage.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Perkele lands a body punch.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ispa Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Perkele sends Hitman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perkele is motioning to the referee to let Hitman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitman clobbers Perkele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Hitman's ribs.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman walks straight into a right hand from Perkele - that's dropped him! Perkele jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hitman from any more punishment! Hitman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated The Hitman had this to say: 'Thank you everyone for supporting RSC!'.

Event: Rural Champion 3
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1##TD#
Hazardous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stallone's half guard.
Hazardous keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stallone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hazardous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hazardous's back!
Hazardous has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Stallone avoiding Hazardous 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Stallone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hazardous trying to control the position but Stallone manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazardous tries to escape the position. #T1#
Stallone not allowing Hazardous to control his hands.
Hazardous tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hazardous tries to hold on but Stallone postures up.
Stallone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stallone punching from mount but Hazardous doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazardous is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Stallone working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hazardous turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stallone off and cradles Hazardous's limp body as Stallone celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ripper Stallone!
Prince Hazardous spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you everyone for supporting RSC!'.

Event: RRFC Challengers 30
Date: Mar 11, 2020

#R1#
Law misses with the combination.
As Law tries to get set, Nogueira tries to push him back and clinch up but Law manages to avoid the attempt.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Law.
Nogueira tries to counter with a takedown but Law is quick to defend against it.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nogueira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Law swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Nogueira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Law tries to break the clinch but Nogueira is controlling the position.
Nogueira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Nogueira slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Nogueira is looking to counter the offense by Law and move into the clinch.
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but Law sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Law drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nogueira tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard. #REVR#
Nogueira stops Law from standing up. #T1##ES2#
Law manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nogueira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Law is trying to trip Nogueira. He has hold of a leg but Nogueira is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Law persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nogueira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Law doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Nogueira is tightening it up a little... Law has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Law reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Law taps out! Nice BJJ there by Nogueira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Nogueira!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Nogueira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Openweight MMA 6
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Prem goes for a double leg but Havoc avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Havoc continues to drive forward.
Prem on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Havoc as he jumps to the side.
Havoc misses with a body kick.
Prem feints the counter takedown.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Havoc! Prem is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Havoc!

Event: Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Holiday Jr misses.
Some wild striking there from Holiday Jr.
Hazardous changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hazardous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Holiday Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holiday Jr tests Hazardous's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holiday Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Hazardous decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holiday Jr's guard.
Holiday Jr keeping moving, preventing Hazardous from controlling successfully.
Hazardous sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holiday Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hazardous postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holiday Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hazardous, into his guard. #REVB#
Hazardous pulls Holiday Jr in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Hazardous is looking for a triangle but Holiday Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Holiday Jr stands up and waves to Hazardous to follow him.
Hazardous slips a jab and a cross from Holiday Jr. #TD#
Holiday Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hazardous to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hazardous trying to control the position from guard on top but Holiday Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazardous content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Holiday Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hazardous is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazardous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holiday Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Holiday Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hazardous. Hazardous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Holiday Jr falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Hazardous decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holiday Jr's guard.
Hazardous is standing up over Holiday Jr. Holiday Jr looks to escape but Hazardous dives into side control. #REVB#
Hazardous has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hazardous takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hazardous seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holiday Jr for as long as he can get away with.
You get the feeling that Holiday Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hazardous looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4##SUB#
Hazardous swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Holiday Jr is now in Hazardous's guard. A big mistake from Hazardous there, giving up the dominant position!
Holiday Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hazardous's guard.
Hazardous is pulling down on Holiday Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Holiday Jr, at least for the moment.
Hazardous has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hazardous knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holiday Jr on the ground.
Holiday Jr wants to stand but Hazardous has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Holiday Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hazardous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holiday Jr pinned against the cage. Holiday Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holiday Jr looks to throw the jab but Hazardous is out of range.
Hazardous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazardous looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holiday Jr cracks Hazardous with a good jab.
Holiday Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Holiday Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hazardous looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holiday Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holiday Jr misses with a combination #TD#
and Hazardous counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazardous with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hazardous is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Holiday Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Holiday Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hazardous manages to mount him!
Hazardous won't let Holiday Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hazardous tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holiday Jr trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB#
Hazardous working for a submission but Holiday Jr is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Hazardous wants to control the pace but Holiday Jr is squirming around nicely.
Holiday Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hazardous trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hazardous is really struggling to control Holiday Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hazardous pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hazardous controlling from the full mount. #T3#
You get the feeling that Holiday Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hazardous looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hazardous wants to control the pace but Holiday Jr is squirming around nicely.
Hazardous sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Holiday Jr is trying to stand up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hazardous looking to control and managing it successfully.
You get the feeling that Holiday Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Hazardous seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holiday Jr is holding on tight. #SUB#
Hazardous is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Holiday Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Holiday Jr shrugs it off.
Hazardous wants to take Holiday Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Holiday Jr tries to buck Hazardous off but he can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hazardous jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holiday Jr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holiday Jr and Hazardous has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hazardous wants to control but Holiday Jr is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Prince Hazardous will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hazardous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Holiday Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hazardous on the side of the head.#TD#
Hazardous fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holiday Jr to the ground. Hazardous is now in Holiday Jr's guard.
Hazardous wants to control from the top but Holiday Jr keeps moving.
Hazardous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hazardous not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holiday Jr wants to stand but Hazardous is controlling the position.
Hazardous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazardous stops Holiday Jr from standing up.
Hazardous wants to control from the top but Holiday Jr keeps moving. #T1#
Holiday Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hazardous controls the pace.
Hazardous continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazardous looks for a takedown but Holiday Jr sprawls well.
Hazardous has a takedown stuffed.
Holiday Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Holiday Jr lands.#TD#
Hazardous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Holiday Jr's half guard.
Holiday Jr wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Hazardous trying to control the action but Holiday Jr is working from the bottom.
Hazardous seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hazardous stops Holiday Jr from getting back to his feet.
Hazardous takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hazardous is trying to work for a kimura but Holiday Jr is defending well.
Still in half guard, Hazardous seems content to control.
Hazardous stops Holiday Jr from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Hazardous looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hazardous controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hazardous's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hazardous looking to pass the guard.
Holiday Jr is looking to stand up but Hazardous isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hazardous looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazardous.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince Hazardous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazardous takes a jab right on the kisser. #TD#
Holiday Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hazardous to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Holiday Jr is looking to stand up but Hazardous isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hazardous has gone for a leg lock! Holiday Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hazardous's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Prince Hazardous.
I think Hazardous has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Prince Hazardous!

Event: Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Hitman pushes him off.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
A punch combination from Hitman misses.
Hitman misses with a few strikes there.
Hitman throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Hitman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Hitman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitman throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Hitman misses with a double jab.
A combination from Hitman does no damage.
Lopez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
Lopez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hitman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
Hitman throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Hitman misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lopez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitman.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitman, which made it look bad.
Hitman looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range. #T2#
A punch combination from Hitman misses.
Hitman looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Hitman misses with a double jab
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Hitman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Hitman. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
As Hitman tries to get set, Lopez tries to push him back and clinch up but Hitman manages to avoid the attempt.
Hitman misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Hitman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hitman misses with a double jab #CL#
and Lopez counters by clinching up.
Hitman is trying to break the clinch but Lopez has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitman.#CL#
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Hitman.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Hitman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitman pinned against the cage. Hitman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Hitman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hitman throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Hitman shows good takedown defense.
Hitman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hitman duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Hitman. Those never looked like landing.
Hitman throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hitman is defended easily by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hitman dominated that round.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitman throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Hitman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lopez tries to work over Hitman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitman misses with a straight right.
Hitman swinging wildly here.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hitman manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Hitman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Lopez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hitman throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitman circles away. #T1#
Hitman throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Hitman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Hitman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitman misses with a few strikes there.
Hitman misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Lopez clinches.
Lopez wants to stall. #BC2#
Hitman manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hitman. #CL#
Lopez rushes Hitman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hitman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Hitman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A combination from Lopez does no damage.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Hitman pushes him off.
Hitman throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitman is fending him off so far but Lopez persists. Nope, Hitman circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitman misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Hitman throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez motions for Hitman to come forward. Lopez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lopez defending well as Hitman loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Lopez moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Hitman breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Hitman does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lopez is defended easily by Hitman.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitman swivels and escapes.
Hitman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
No joy there for Hitman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hitman tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a series of strikes. Hitman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitman.
Hitman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitman stuffs the takedown.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitman keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Lopez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lopez breaks the clinch.
Hitman throws a series of strikes that have Lopez backpedaling. #CL#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hitman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lopez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hitman can turn it around.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Hitman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hitman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hitman misses with an uppercut
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitman, which made it look bad.
Hitman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hitman looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitman misses the target.
Hitman throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez tries to clinch but Hitman is having none of it.
Hitman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Hitman.#T1#
Lopez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hitman defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitman looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitman looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Hitman dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Hitman. #T2#
A jab from Hitman misses.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hitman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitman misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Hitman does no damage.
Lopez tries to clinch but Hitman is having none of it.
Hitman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lopez.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lopez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hitman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hitman throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
Lopez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Hitman avoids nicely.
Lopez moves out of range as Hitman strikes.
The fighters circling - Hitman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitman stuffs the takedown.
Hitman feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Hitman then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hitman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitman tries to land a body kick
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hitman misses with a few strikes there.
Lopez is looking to clinch.
A combination from Hitman does no damage. #T4#
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitman lands a jab-cross combination.
Rigoberto Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitman looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lopez or perhaps it was just good defense by Hitman, which made it look bad.
Sloppy strikes from Hitman. Those never looked like landing.
The Hitman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hitman blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Hitman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Lopez gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hitman breaks the clinch.
Hitman slaps away a takedown attempt from Lopez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hitman throws a counter combo.
Rigoberto Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitman throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Lopez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hitman manages to circle out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Hitman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Hitman!
The Hitman was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2020

#R1#
Havoc misses with a double jab.
Havoc throws a good cross that connects.
Goodwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Havoc at a distance.
Havoc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Havoc.
Havoc defending well as Goodwin loads up on a big left hand.
Havoc has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Havoc closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goodwin's guard.
Goodwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Havoc's guard. #REVR##SU#
Havoc is working an open guard so Goodwin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Havoc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Havoc looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodwin scores with a hook to the body. Havoc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Goodwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Goodwin cracks Havoc with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Havoc looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Goodwin finish him? #ROC#
Havoc is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tor Havoc has been cut.
Goodwin fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Havoc square on the jaw! Damn, Havoc is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Goodwin!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2020

#R1#
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitman.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Hitman moves out of range easily.
Walker blocks a jab.
Walker clobbers Hitman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitman.
Hitman avoids the body shot from Walker.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitman misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
Hitman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Hitman.
Walker lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker blocks a head kick by Hitman.
Hitman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hitman misses with a straight left.
Walker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hitman misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Walker forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Hitman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Walker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hitman's face. #TD2#
Walker pulls guard.
Hitman trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Hitman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hitman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Walker on the ground.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Walker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hitman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Walker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hitman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Walker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Walker throws a big elbow that misses.
Walker stands and throws Hitman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Walker is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hitman is trying to escape and Walker transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hitman is forced to tap! Nice work there by Walker! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quantell Walker!
Quantell Walker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020

#R1#
Billings shoots in for a double leg but Grappo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Billings fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Billings as Grappo shoots in.#CL#
Grappo moves into the clinch successfully.
Grappo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Billings to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Billings breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Grappo gets tackled into the cage by Billings. Billings maintains the clinch.
Billings is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Billings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Grappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Billings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Billings is controlling the pace.
Billings trying to advance position but Grappo counters by regaining guard.
Billings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billings looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grappo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Billings has passed into half guard!
Billings is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Billings slows the pace down in half guard.
Billings wants to stand but Grappo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Billings passes to full mount!
Billings breaks from Grappo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Billings controlling the pace for now.
Grappo tries to hold on but Billings postures up.#SU2#
Billings get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Billings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grappo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Billings postures up in Grappo's guard and throws a big left but Grappo blocks it.
Billings slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Billings tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappo is retaining full guard.
Billings slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Billings dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grappo.
Grappo shoots in but Billings avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Billings gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Billings jumps into guard, dragging Grappo to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Billings holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings keeping full guard, as Grappo tries to pass. #T1##ES2#
Billings has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grappo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grappo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Grappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billings shoots in and drives through. Grappo sprawls well.
It looked like Grappo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Billings keeps the fight on the outside.
Billings throws a head kick but Grappo moves out of range.
Grappo is looking for a counter combo.
Billings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Billings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grappo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Billings shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Grappo has one foot on Billings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Billings gets a double leg takedown into Grappo's guard.#ES#
Grappo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Billings tries for a takedown but Grappo circles away easily
and Grappo counters with a straight right hand.
Billings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grappo tries to avoid it but Billings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grappo to the ground. Grappo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billings throws a head kick but Grappo moves out of range.
Grappo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Billings defends well and Grappo ends up having to push Billings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grappo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Billings.
Grappo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Billings is fending him off so far but Grappo persists. Nope, Billings circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Billings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Billings manages to circle out of the way.
Grappo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billings but Billings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grappo tries for a takedown but Billings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grappo shoots in and drives through. Billings sprawls well.
Grappo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Billings tries to avoid it but Grappo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Billings to the ground. Billings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billings wants to counter with a clinch but Grappo pushes him away.
Grappo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Billings tries to counter it with a takedown but Grappo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billings slaps away a takedown attempt from Grappo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grappo sets himself, and Billings steps forward looking for the clinch! Grappo avoids it this time.#TD2#
Billings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grappo was covering up waiting for the punch and Billings finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Billings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Grappo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billings lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Billings gets to his feet. Grappo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Billings shoots for a takedown but Grappo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Billings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Billings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Billings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Billings controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Grappo wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Billings seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Grappo is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). William Billings!

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